Avvo in the News
ABA/BNA Lawyers' Manual on Professional Conduct: May 14, 2008
Florida
Lets Lawyers Use Avvo Ratings; New Jersey Releases Lawyer Data to Avvo
Changing its position, the Florida Bar's advertising committee April 8 decided
that lawyers in that state may advertise their ratings issued by the Avvo
attorney rating service.
Miami Herald: April 28, 2008
Avvo.com Rates Lawyers
Launched last summer in nine states and Washington, D.C., Avvo debuted in Florida this month and seeks to rate the state's 70,000 lawyers.
ElderLawAnswers: April 23, 2008
New Web Site Attorneys (Perhaps Including You)
Do you know what your Avvo rating is? If not, you might want to check.
Financial News and Daily Record: April 21, 2008
Avvo Advertising Allowed
The Florida Bar's Standing Committee on Advertising has reversed its previous ruling, and the Bar will now allow Florida attorneys to use ratings they earn on the somewhat controversial Web site Avvo.com in their advertising campaigns.
St. Petersburg Times: April 20, 2008
New Web Site Rates Every Florida Lawyer
You're in a bind: sued for divorce, wobbling on the edge of bankruptcy, busted for breaking into a bakery one night for a cruller fix.
San Francisco Daily Journal: April 2, 2008
Clients as Gatekeepers
Last summer, a new, venture-capital backed Internet company in Seattle, Avvo, launched its Web site and was promptly sued in federal court.
Boston Herald: April 2, 2008
Lawyers Caught in Web of Scrutiny
A free online rate-your-lawyer service being launched today in Massachusetts could rapidly replace billable hours as the attorney addiction of choice.
Associated Press: April 1, 2008
New Jersey Courts Send Data on Lawyers to Web Site Operator
A Web site operator that rates and profiles lawyers on Tuesday said the New Jersey judiciary has complied with its request to release information on tens of thousands of lawyers in the state.
Legaline: March 31, 2008
Avvo Expands to Mass., Florida
Lawyer-rating site Avvo expands this week to Masschusetts and Florida, bringing it coverage to 60 percent of licensed U.S. attorneys and spanning 11 states and the District of Columbia.
New Jersey Law Journal: March 15, 2008
Avvo Helps Clients Find the Best Lawyers
If Mark Britton has his way, people looking for legal help will no longer have to rely on lawyer directory services really designed for use by other lawyers.
Asbury Park Press Editorial: March 15, 2008
Cough Up the Resumes
A Web site that rates and profiles lawyers has petitioned the state Supreme Court to release the names and basic information about attorneys who practice in New Jersey. The top court should release the data to Avvo Inc. without delay.
ABAJournal.com: March 13, 2008
Lawyer Rating Service Petitions NJ Court for Lawyer Records
The lawyer-rating service Avvo has petitioned New Jersey's highest court to gain access to public information about that state's lawyer.
Associated Press: March 12, 2008
Web Site Claims NJ Courts Withholding Public Information
A Web site operator that rates and profiles lawyers on Wednesday accused the New Jersey judiciary of withholding public records.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: March 12, 2008
Avvo battles for lawyer info in New Jersey
Avvo has once again found itself at the center of a legal brouhaha. This time, the Seattle online attorney rating service says that the state of New Jersey is blocking access to public information related to lawyers.
Law.com Legal Technology: March 3, 2008
Disrupting the Lawyer Ratings Paradigm
Robert Frost once said: "A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer." Although obviously quite a cynical view of our country's jury system, Frost's statement confirms the reality that clients have opinions about lawyers and act on those opinions.
Inside Counsel: March 2008
Avvo's Advocate: GC wears two hats at controversial lawyer-rating site
Avvo Inc ignited a firestorm of controversy within the legal community when it launched its free Web site with ratings of attorneys in June 2007.
ABA Law Practice Today: January 2008
Avvo Inc: A Legal Site for Consumers
Avvo, Inc. is seemingly becoming a phenomenon in the legal industry because it is the new and effective link that connects consumers to lawyers who can solve their respective legal issues.
Financial Times: January 30, 2008
The internet should choose your lawyer
Everyone who lives in a democracy has no choice but to trust their neighbours to pick their lawmakers - but their divorce lawyers?
Law Technology News: January 23, 2008
Changing the Online Legal Landscape
Fire up the Klieg lights and tidy up your tux. It is time to honor the five most notable legal sites of 2007. Where else to start than with Avvo?
nPost.com: January 22, 2008
Interview with Mark Britton
Mark Britton, CEO and Founder of Avvo tells how his startup is looking to bring visibility to the legal marketplace by taking the guesswork out of finding the right lawyer.
Legal Line with Bob Pittman, 770 KTTH Radio: December 30, 2007
Audio file of the first hour (MP3)
WA Law and Politics: Winter 2008
Lawsuits of the Year! Ratings War (PDF)
Pick a number between one and 10. That’s about how much credence some attorneys give to Avvo, a controversial new Seattle-based Web site that rates lawyers.
The Seattle Times Editorial: December 28, 2007
Lawyers Get It, Too
There are ratings and rankings of doctors, real-estate agents, car dealers, builders of buildings, business executives and other professions. But wouldn't you know that a Web site rating lawyers would trigger a lawsuit against the alleged injustice of it all? How silly.
Lexblog: December 27, 2007
Avvo Bashing Foolishness
Why does just the mention of Avvo get lawyers all worked up?
MyShingle.com: December 25, 2007
This Solo Has No Problem with Avvo
For a few days now, the blogosphere has been abuzz with news of the dismissal of a class action lawsuit against lawyer directory and rating service, Avvo and the subsequent Wall Street Journal's endorsement of Avvo.
The Wall Street Journal Editorial: December 24, 2007
Judging Lawyers (PDF)
It's a sunny day in Seattle when two lawyers can bring a class action suit on their own behalf -- and then see it rejected on First Amendment grounds.
National Law Journal: December 20, 2007
Suit Against Lawyer Ratings Site Dismissed (PDF)
A federal judge has dismissed a class action complaint against Avvo Inc., a Web site launched this year that rates lawyers.
ABC News, December 20, 2007
Judge Tosses Suit Against Web Site that Rates Lawyers
The Web site Avvo.com is free to continue rating thousands of lawyers around the country, a federal judge ruled this week, saying the scores might not be worth much, but they're protected by the First Amendment.
Inside Counsel, December 20, 2007
Judge Dismisses Avvo.com Suit
Avvo, the company behind the lawyer-rating Web site, has successfully fought off a suit brought by two lawyers unhappy with their ratings.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: December 20, 2007
Top 10 Seattle Tech Stories of the Year
Avvo's court win: Not many startup companies get sued in their first days of operation.
The Wall Street Journal Law Blog: December 19, 2007
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Avvo
A lawyer representing two lawyers filed a lawsuit against a lawyer-rating Web site founded by a lawyer
The Seattle Times: December 19, 2007
Lawyers' suit over site's legal ratings dismissed
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by two Seattle attorneys against a Web site that rates lawyers, saying that its opinions are just that — opinions — and are protected as free speech.
ABA Journal.com: December 19, 2007
10-Rated Lawyer Wins Dismissal of Suit Against Lawyer-Ranking Website
A federal judge in Seattle has dismissed a lawsuit against a website that rates lawyers, saying the posted opinions are protected by the First Amendment.
Lexblog: December 19, 2007
Avvo wins: Class action versus lawyer ratings website dismissed.
Avvo received a nice Christmas present in advance of their holiday open house party this evening. I showed up to the party to find out that federal class action law suit versus Avvo brought by Seattle Attorney Steve Berman on behalf of Seattle Attorney John Henry Browne was dismissed with prejudice this afternoon.
Screenwerk: December 19, 2007
Avvo Wins Its First Case
Legal ratings and reviews site Avvo has apparently succeeded in its first legal test. The US District Court (federal court) in Seattle dismissed a class-action lawsuit that had been filed against the site in June of this year.
Associated Press: December 18, 2007
Federal judge: Web site is free to rate lawyers
The Web site Avvo.com is free to continue rating thousands of lawyers around the country, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, saying the scores might not be worth much, but they're protected by the First Amendment.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: December 18, 2007
Judge rules in favor of Avvo's online rankings
Attorney ratings protected under First Amendment. Avvo won a key legal victory Tuesday in its quest to legitimize its online attorney rating service.
Legal Line with Bob Pittman, 770 KTTH Radio: December 16, 2007 - 1/2
Audio file of the first hour (MP3)
Legal Line with Bob Pittman, 770 KTTH Radio: December 16, 2007 - 2/2
Audio file of the second hour (MP3)
Bar Leader: November/December 2007
Online Lawyer Search: A Look at Two New Sites (PDF)
In today’s do-it-yourself, information hungry climate, perhaps it was inevitable that someone looked into online lawyer search and decided there needed to be more of a consumer focus.
The TechnoLawyer Community- TechnoLawyer Blog: November 2, 2007
Review: Avvo: A Lawyer Search Service
Movies, restaurants, cars, software ... all of these products get rated, making it easier for us to decide what to see, where to eat, what to drive, etc. Why should choosing a lawyer be any different? In this article, lawyer and blogger Mazyar Hedayat reviews Avvo, an online service designed to help the average joe choose the perfect lawyer.
Seattle Business Monthly: October 2007
25 Top Innovators: The Entrepreneurs and Dreams Who Are Changing the Face of Local Business (PDF)
Making Lawyers Squirm. Mark Britton, Founder & CEO, Avvo
The National Law Journal: September 11, 2007
Attorney discipline Web data uneven
If you're a lawyer in Pennsylvania, your disciplinary record is a few mouse clicks away, but if you're practicing in New Mexico, the public must endure an old-fashioned slog via the telephone to get the same data.
Law.com: September 10, 2007
Is Avvo the Amazon of Law?
Mark Britton, the CEO of controversial lawyer-rating site Avvo, recorded an interview last week with the U.K. legal podcast OUT-LAW Radio.
ABC News: July 10, 2007
Lawyers Sue Web Site That Ranks Other Lawyers
A Web site that ranks lawyers is being sued by -- you guessed it -- a bunch of lawyers.
The New York Times: July 2, 2007
On Second Thought, Let's Just Rate All Lawyers
John Henry Browne, a criminal defense lawyer in Seattle, was steamed. A new Web site that rates lawyers the way Zagat rates restaurants, with numbers, had assigned him a low score.
The Florida Bar: July 1, 2007
Internet Company Plans to Rate All Lawyers
A new company intent on providing consumers with a rating for every lawyer in the U.S. will soon add Florida lawyers to its online service.
The Wall Street Journal Law Blog: June 29, 2007
Avvo Responds to Lawsuit and Critics
Avvo, the new lawyer-rating Web site that was sued by lawyers unhappy with its rating system, filed a motion to dismiss yesterday.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: June 29, 2007
Avvo Seeks Lawsuit's Dismissal
The legal battle between Avvo and class-action lawyer Steve Berman heated up Thursday, with the online lawyer-rating service asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit.
Business Week: June 26, 2007
Smaller Search Engines Find Their Niche
Jay Bhatti thinks that he has Google's weak spot all figured out. The search Goliath isn't very good with people.
San Jose Mercury News: June 20, 2007
New Site Avvo.com Rates Lawyers
You drank, you drove, you did a night in jail. Now you need a lawyer. A friend or a few taps at FindLaw.com might direct you to Randy Moore, San Jose's self-anointed "King of DUI."
TechCrunch: June 15, 2007
Lawyers Sue Lawyer Ratings
Lawyer ratings site Avvo is being sued by lawyers unhappy with negative ratings. The complaint on behalf of Seattle lawyers John Henry Browne and Alan Wenokur says Avvo is deceptive, unfair and violates state consumer protection laws.
Law.com Blog Network: June 13, 2007
Are Web Sites Liable for Libelous User Comments?
With reports of a possible potential class action against Avvo, a controversial new lawyer-rating site, now seems as good a time as any to discuss liability of a Web site owner for libelous material posted by commentors.
The Wall Street Journal Law Blog: June 12, 2007
New Lawyer Search Web Site Stirs Controversy
Check out Avvo, a new site that rates and profiles lawyers. It "marks the first time attorney ratings have been available for every attorney and the first time that detailed profiles and disciplinary information for those attorneys have been available in a single place," the company says.
Adweek: June 11, 2007
Mark Dolliver’s Takes: Law & Order
In our litigious society, it wouldn't be a surprise if every American had a lawyer on speed dial.
The Washington Times: June 6, 2007
New Internet service rates lawyers 1 to 10
An Internet-based rating service for lawyers was introduced yesterday, claiming it will help consumers pick the best attorneys and avoid the worst.
Search Engine Watch: June 6, 2007
Avvo: Web 2.0 For Legal Search
New legal search destination Avvo launched yesterday.
Wired Blog Network: June 5, 2007
Your lawyer stinks. Now get him back.
How good is your lawyer? Hard to know. There's obviously no Consumer Reports, and there's also not even a good word-of-mouth network.
Red Herring: June 5, 2007
Finding Lawyers That Aren’t Evil
Lawyer information site Avvo launched on Tuesday, providing a place for ratings and background information on America’s most hated professionals.
Puget Sound Business Journal: June 5, 2007
Avvo reveals its intentions; lawyers to be scrutinized
Avvo Inc., an online legal services startup led by Expedia veteran Mark Britton, is unveiling its website after more than a year of development.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: June 5, 2007
Online rating system Avvo puts attorneys in the hot seat
Picking the right attorney can be a daunting task, especially for those not accustomed to dealing with the law.
Seattle Times: June 5, 2007
Hiring a lawyer? Avvo can help you
Avvo, a Seattle-based startup that has raised $13 million in venture capital, is unveiling its plans after working quietly for the past 16 months.
Law.com: April 24th, 2007
Legal Web Site Avvo Raises $10M
Internet legal service startup Avvo Inc. raised $10 million in a second round of venture capital led by Bellevue, Wash.-based Ignition Partners and including first-round backer Benchmark Capital of Menlo Park, Calif...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: April 19th, 2007
Startup Avvo completes second round of funding
Avvo Chief Executive Mark Britton still isn't saying much about his new online legal services startup. But the former general counsel and senior vice president at Expedia certainly received a warm reception when he let venture capitalists in on the secret...
Puget Sound Business Journal: April 19th, 2007
Mysterious Avvo raises $10 million
Avvo Inc., an online legal services company founded by Expedia veteran Mark Britton, has raised $10 million in new venture capital to expand its staff and operations...
Screenwerk: April 19th, 2007
Avvo Gets a Big B Round Pre-Launch
Avvo is a consumer law destination that has yet to launch and yet has raised $13 million in VC funding. I spoke to CEO Mark Britton yesterday and the company is making some pretty strong claims...
Lexblog: April 19th, 2007
Seattle legal start-up drawing big interest from Venture Capitalists
After meeting with Mark Britton and Paul Bloom of Avvo last year, I've been wondering what this online legal services startup has been up to....
Business Week Online: Fall 2006
Venture Capital: The Spigot's On
Don't we all wish it were this easy? Mark Britton, an attorney by training, was executive vice-president for worldwide corporate affairs at IAC/InterActiveCorp's travel business before he left to teach finance for a year in Italy. When he returned to California in the fall of 2005, Britton began laying the groundwork for an Internet company...
Seattle Times: June 12th, 2006
Bravvo to a name
Finally, someone came up with a name that includes double letters we like. It's Avvo, the Seattle startup..."
Bloomberg: June 7th, 2006
Avvo, Seattle Legal Services Site, Gets $3 Mln From Benchmark
Avvo Inc., a Seattle startup company building a Web site to offer consumers help on legal questions, said it raised $3 million from Benchmark Capital, the U.S. venture capital firm that backed auction site EBay Inc..."
Puget Sound Business Journal: June 7th, 2006
Avvo gets $3M in financing
Avvo Inc., an online startup that says it will help consumers navigate the legal industry, is getting a $3 million boost from Benchmark Capital of Silicon Valley. The company has the fingerprints of former Expedia Inc. executives all over it...
ScreenWerk: June 7th, 2006
New Legal Vertical 'Avvo' Appears
These days the hardest part about starting an Internet company probably isn't getting the investment, it may well be securing a domain that isn't completely wacky or doesn't end with .info...
Search Engine Watch: June 7th, 2006
Avvo Ain't About Guacamole: It's New Legal Search In Development
Avvo is a new legal, vertical search startup that promises to "better navigate the highly confusing legal industry."
Seattle P-I: June 7th, 2006
Avvo lands money from Benchmark, but stays in stealth mode
Avvo Chief Executive Mark Britton and Zillow.com Chief Executive Rich Barton share more in common than the consonants that begin their last names...
Seattle Times: June 7th, 2006
Benchmark Capital invests in Avvo
Ah, Bella Italia. The art, the wine, the venture-capital deals...
Silicon Beat: June 7th, 2006
Avvo, a new legal services start-up
Avvo is a new Seattle start-up that wants to help people deal with legal issues. The company is still secretive, but the idea is to give anyone who needs a lawyer the tools...
VentureWire: June 7th, 2006
Benchmark Invests $3M In Stealthy Legal Services Co
Four-month-old Avvo Inc. has raised $3 million from Benchmark Capital to develop a Web-based legal services resource for consumers...
Seattle Post Intelligencer: April 14th, 2006
Stealth Startup of the Week
What is it with former Expedia executives and Italy? First, former Expedia Chief Executive Rich Barton spends a year in Tuscany -- only to return to Seattle to hatch the online real estate service Zillow.com. Now, I learn that Mark Britton -- the former general counsel and senior vice president at Expedia -- is building a new startup...
